E32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2014 Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR BOB RECOGNIZING THREE MAINERS Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this BOLEN, FORMER MAYOR OF FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATH AND day to bestow a Congressional recognition on FORT WORTH, TEXAS SCIENCE Ms. Theresa Walker for her leadership, friend- ship and service to all of the citizens in Geor- HON. KAY GRANGER HON. CHELLIE PINGREE gia and throughout the Nation; now therefore, OF MAINE OF TEXAS I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attest to the 113th Congress that Ms. Theresa Thursday, January 9, 2014 Walker of DeKalb County, Georgia is deemed Thursday, January 9, 2014 Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I worthy and deserving of this ‘‘Congressional Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to would like to recognize three constituents in Honor’’, Ms. Theresa Walker, U.S. Citizen of honor Bob Bolen, the beloved former mayor of my District who have recently been selected to Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Bolen passed away receive Presidential Awards for excellence in Georgia. in the early morning hours of January 6th, math and science. Teachers Karen Jagolinzer of Frank H. Har- Proclaimed, this 25th day of October, 2013. 2014 at the age of 87 at his home in Fort Worth. rison Middle School in Yarmouth and Eliza- beth Heidemann of Cushing Community f Robert Eugene Bolen was born on April 10, 1926 to Milford and Bee Bolen in Chicago, Illi- School in Cushing will receive 2012 Presi- dential Awards for Excellence in Math and HONORING JACKIE’S BEAUTY nois. While he and his family moved more Science Teaching. By being chosen for this BOUTIQUE than a dozen times during his youth, Texas is where he would ultimately call home. prestigious award, Karen and Elizabeth distin- guish themselves as some of the top teachers Bob Bolen gravitated to public service at a in the country. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON young age. He chose Texas A&M University in I am proud of both Karen and Elizabeth for College Station for his undergraduate degree OF MISSISSIPPI what they are doing to give our students solid in the 1940s. However, he soon left College skills in math and science, along with a great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Station to serve in the U.S. Navy as a gunnery er sense of where those lessons can take officer on the USS Iowa during the waning Thursday, January 9, 2014 them in life. Karen has taught for 18 years, days of combat in the Pacific Ocean during creating classrooms where students can learn Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- World War II. Following his military service, he mathematics in a safe and supportive environ- er, I rise today to honor a well respected rural returned to College Station where he grad- ment. Elizabeth is a kindergarten teacher who town minority owned business, Jackie’s Beau- uated with a degree in Business Administra- challenges her young students to apply les- tion in 1948. ty Boutique. sons in their community and natural sur- Upon graduation from Texas A&M Univer- roundings. Jackie Bailey, originally from Edwards, Mis- sity, he began his career as a management In addition, Daniela Oliveira, an Assistant sissippi, became inspired to enter the profes- trainee with McCrory’s, a chain of five and Professor at Bowdoin College, will receive the sion of barber/stylist through her early inter- dime stores. While his career led him to loca- 2012 Presidential Early Career Award for Sci- actions with Ms. Doris Green. Ms. Green was tions like Syracuse, New York, he would later entists and Engineers. This honor recognizes a well-known stylist in the Bolton community be transferred to McCrory’s Fort Worth store promising scientists and engineers who are who performed a number of services, mainly and he never moved again. beginning their careers with important re- hot comb presses. Ms. Bailey distinctly re- Bob Bolen was first elected to public office search and community service. Daniela is con- members watching Ms. Green hot comb press in 1979 as the District 6 representative on the ducting groundbreaking work on using innova- a number of young girls hair and noticing the Fort Worth City Council. After just one term on tive technology to make our computers more ease and serenity in which Ms. Green styled the city council, he ran in the special election secure. hair. for mayor. He won and served until 1991, ce- Mr. Speaker, advancing math and science is menting his legacy as the longest serving critical to keeping the United States competi- Driven by her inspiration, Ms. Bailey en- mayor in Fort Worth history. tive in a global marketplace, driving innova- rolled at Utica Junior College in Utica, Mis- He was a dedicated public servant through- tion, and discovering more about our world. sissippi in 1983 in the Barber/Stylist program. out his time as the mayor of the ‘‘Panther My deep appreciation goes to Karen, Eliza- After obtaining her degree in 1984, she ac- City″. Bob Bolen’s efforts were carefully beth, and Daniela for their commitment to quired a job with Apollo Hair Design in 1985, watched by other cities. What the city is today these goals, as well as my sincere congratula- which was located in Jackson, Mississippi. is a direct result of much of the work he ac- tions for receiving these awards. She later resigned in 1986 to take a year hia- complished while leading the city as mayor. f tus to recover from a car accident. In 1988, an During his tenure, Bob Bolen’s Fort Worth STRONGHOLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH opportunity to co-own her own business pre- experienced a rebirth and revitalization of the sented itself, so she and her cousin, Madge downtown area. Companies like Burlington Sherry, opened a beauty salon in Bolton, Mis- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Northern expanded and public-private partner- OF GEORGIA sissippi. ships helped to cultivate the growing commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. Alliance airport was developed within the Her primary clientele were residents of Thursday, January 9, 2014 Bolton and neighboring towns. Men, women, city limits and Fort Worth became home to the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I and children were serviced in various man- only printing location outside of Washington, submit the following Proclamation. ners, such as haircuts, shaves, relaxers, and DC for the Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Bureau continues to print money Whereas, Stronghold Christian Church has general hair washing. With the presentation of been and continues to be a beacon of light to another business opportunity, Ms. Bailey and there today. He was a renowned leader and in the proc- our district for the past twenty years; and her cousin separated business ties, allowing Whereas, Pastors Benjamin and Sherry ess he helped so many people. He had a par- for Ms. Bailey to be one of the longest stand- Gaither and the members of the Stronghold ticular affection for helping young people as ing Black-owned salons in town. Her profes- Christian Church family today continues to up- well. He would go out of his way to encourage sionalism and expertise in barbering and styl- lift and inspire those in our district; and them and steer them either toward public serv- ing has allowed her business to thrive in this Whereas, the Stronghold Christian Church ice or toward appreciating it. rural area. family has been and continues to be a place Bob Bolen left an indelible mark on the city where citizens are touched spiritually, mentally Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me of Fort Worth and the transformation that he and physically through outreach ministries and in recognizing Ms. Jackie Bailey and Jackie’s oversaw helped create the distinguished city community partnership to aid in building up Beauty Boutique for its remarkable contribu- that it is today. our district; and tion and undying commitment to provide pro- Bob Bolen loved Fort Worth and Fort Worth Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious fessional barbering and stylist services to the loves Bob Bolen. He gave the city far more Church of God has given hope to the hope- citizens of Bolton and neighboring rural com- than it was ever able to give him and that’s a less, fed the needy and empowered our com- munities. legacy worth remembering. munity for the past twenty (20) years; and VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:52 Jan 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.010 E09JAPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS January 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E33 Whereas, this Church has produced many regionally-recognized organization supporting With this wealth of experience, Charles spiritual warriors, people of compassion, peo- songwriters and a number of great causes. quickly established himself as a leading expert ple of great courage, fearless leaders and The Foundation supports a number of won- on agricultural trade and international food aid servants to all, but most of all visionaries who derful music programs, including a songwriting issues at CRS when he arrived in 1984. Dur- have shared not only with their Church, but education program for Georgia students. In ing his CRS career, he has written more than with DeKalb County their passion to spread addition, the Foundation sponsors songwriting 200 reports and confidential memoranda and the gospel of Jesus Christ; and concerts throughout the Southeast.